Elder Ermin Euel Collyott son of the late Walter and Annis Emeline Lewis Collyott was born in Ellington, Missouri, on May 9, 1921. He departed this life at Mark Twain Manor in Bridgeton, Missouri, on October 21, 2009, having attained the age of 88 years, five months and 12 days.
On July 3, 1950, in Piggott, Arkansas, Ermin was united in marriage to Leota Hampton, she preceded him in death on December 18 2006. Ermin was a member of the Arnold United Baptist Church and The Freedom Masonic Lodge # 636 in St. Louis, his hobbies included hunting and fishing.
Ermin was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, five brothers, Delbert, Floyd, Delmar, Laverne and Archie Collyott, six sisters, Della Holt, Opal Henry, Gladys Tinker, Ruby Hayes, Mida Shockey and Myrtle Brooks and one grandson, Ronald Spence.
Ermin is survived by his daughter, Linda Thorn of Overland, Missouri, one grandson, John Price and his wife Debbie of Overland, Missouri, and four great-grandchildren, Tommy Keeven of Florissant, Missouri, Tyler Price of Overland, Missouri, Sydney Price and Shelby Price of Overland, Missouri. Ermin will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Friday 11 A.M.
Funeral Service: Friday October 23, 2009 at 4:00 P.M.
McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Elder Gary Mathes
Burial: Helvey
Cemetery
Pallbearers: Mike Dinkins, Wayne Cowin, Vernon Hurley, Tyler Price, Tom Keeven and Jeff Hampton.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital